Meaning & use
centennial
The one-hundredth anniversary of an event, or a celebration marking it.
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The town organized a parade for the centennial of its founding.
Alumni returned to campus in large numbers for the university's centennial celebration.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, centennial describes something related to a hundredth anniversary, as in a centennial event.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to a hundredth anniversary.
The museum unveiled a centennial exhibit tracing the city's history.
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